Dayinmyjewishlife Unplugged

The conversation explores the power of perception and the impact of changing our perspective on our reality. It delves into the concept of choosing the story we tell ourselves about ourselves and others, highlighting the transformative effect of positive thinking and the ability to see the goodness in others. The discussion emphasizes the balance between addressing serious issues and perceiving others in a better light, showcasing the influence of our perception on changing the reality. The conversation delves into the power of choosing to see the goodness in oneself and others, and the transformative impact of revealing Hashem in our story. It explores the concept of changing the story, the importance of Hashkacha Pratis in dating and marriage, and the significance of being a healthy receiver in a relationship.

Takeaways

• Choosing the story we tell ourselves about ourselves and others
• The power of changing our perspective to change the reality Choosing to see the goodness in oneself and others
• Revealing Hashem in our story as a remedy for negative feelings

Chapters

• 00:00 Thinking Good and Changing Reality
• 37:16 Choosing to See the Goodness

In this episode, Chana Horowitz engages in a heartfelt conversation with Ruchama Dayan, an all-American girl who moved to Milan, Italy, as an emissary. Ruchama shares her journey from a secular upbringing in Chicago to embracing a religious lifestyle, highlighting the challenges and growth she experienced along the way. Her story is filled with vulnerability, resilience, and the pursuit of purpose, offering valuable insights into navigating life's unexpected turns. The episode emphasizes the importance of authenticity, community support, and finding strength in adversity.

Takeaways

• Family dynamics shape personal growth
• Coping with family challenges builds resilience Adapting to change is a journey of growth and adjustment.
• Safe adults and community support play a crucial role in coping with loss and finding comfort. Creating sacred spaces for grief is essential for healing and remembrance.
• Learning to let go and surrendering to the process of healing can lead to growth and acceptance.

Chapters

• 00:00 Family Dynamics and Upbringing
• 06:59 Responsibility and Healing
• 12:22 Adapting to a New World
• 20:23 The Impact of Teachers and Safe Adults
• 26:07 Healing and Vulnerability
• 32:26 Learning to Let Go

The conversation delves into the experience of navigating tragic loss, the role of leadership and family dynamics, early life and family roles, crisis management, emotional connection, the night of loss, healing and coping strategies, supporting the grieving community, personal growth and reflection, creating a culture of remembrance, and honoring the memory of a loved one. The conversation delves into the experience of grief and the ways in which family members can support each other through the process. It emphasizes the importance of creating a culture of openness and acceptance, learning to welcome grief, supporting children through grief, family support and resilience, and practical steps for grieving and supporting grievers.

In this episode, we sit down with Yocheved, a mother of twelve beautiful children, to talk about the profound trust it takes to build a family. Inspired by the teachings and perspective of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, our conversation explores the belief that every soul is sent into the world with purpose, and that the moment a child enters a family is exactly as it’s meant to be. Yocheved shares her perspective on raising a large family and the deep emunah required to lean into Hashem’s timing rather than waiting until life feels perfectly planned or fully understood. It’s a heartfelt conversation about faith, surrendering control, and recognizing each child as one of the most precious gifts Hashem entrusts to us.

In this episode, I sit down with Yocheved, a mother of twelve beautiful children, to talk about the profound trust it takes to build a family. Inspired by the teachings and perspective of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, our conversation explores the belief that every soul is sent into the world with purpose, and that the moment a child enters a family is exactly as it’s meant to be. Yocheved shares her perspective on raising a large family and the deep work required to lean into Hashem’s timing rather than waiting until life feels perfectly planned or fully understood. It’s a heartfelt conversation about faith, surrendering control, and recognizing each child as one of the most precious gifts Hashem entrusts to us.

A compilation of talks from the Rebbe about having children ❤️

https://mikvah.org/media/the-greatest-blessing

n this episode, Meir and I share an honest conversation about the lived experience of marriage from both sides. We address the reality a woman experiences moving through cycles and seasons — throughout the month, during pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond — and how those shifts are not a flaw or a weakness, but part of her design. We discuss the importance of a woman leaning into those rhythms instead of fighting them, embracing them with awareness rather than shame. At the same time, we explore the man’s role as the steady giver and anchor of the home, and the responsibility that comes with showing up as a rock even when it’s challenging. This is a conversation about honoring how we’re built, stepping into our roles with maturity, and creating a marriage that feels grounded instead of chaotic.

In this episode, I sit down with Chava for an honest conversation about marriage and trust. We explore the balance between masculine and feminine energy, why being rooted in the right energy matters so deeply in a marriage, and how imbalance can create tension and distance. We also speak about mindset, faith, and what it looks like to bring more trust in Hashem into our relationships and daily lives. This is a real, thoughtful conversation about building connection with intention.

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In this honest conversation, Rochel Leah opens up about her journey through an eating disorder—and the moment she realized that her life, her talents, and her voice were never meant to be kept small.

She shares how healing didn’t begin with control, but with surrender: understanding that our strengths are God-given, and that we are entrusted—not entitled—to use them. From that realization came a responsibility not just to survive, but to live fully and contribute meaningfully to the world.

Rochel Leah speaks candidly about body image, the quiet ways society shapes how women see themselves, and the internal battles so many fight in silence. Through the lens of Chassidus, she explores the medicinal power of Torah—how spiritual teachings don’t just inspire, but actively heal the mind, body, and soul.

This episode is a call to courage. To take life by the horns. To stop shrinking. To recognize that healing is not passive—and that each of us carries both the responsibility and the ability to heal ourselves, and in doing so, impact others.

A conversation about struggle, purpose, and the sacred work of becoming whole

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In this deeply moving episode, Shuli Knapp shares the heartbreaking experience of giving birth to a stillborn baby and the complex, non-linear journey that followed. She speaks about the defense mechanisms she relied on just to survive in the beginning — pushing away her grief, trying to appear strong, staying upbeat on the outside while everything inside her was breaking.

With time, she learned that unprocessed grief doesn’t disappear; it finds its way into the body, the mind, and everyday life. Shuli opens up about what it looked like to finally face her pain head-on, and how allowing herself to feel became the very thing that allowed her to heal.

Her story is raw, honest, and deeply human — a reminder that grief isn’t a straight line, and strength doesn’t always look the way we expect.

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In this deeply personal episode, Devorah shares the story of losing her father at just three years old, and how that early loss shaped the quiet corners of her life. She opens up about what it felt like to grow up carrying a grief she couldn’t yet understand — a little girl longing for safety, stability, and something steady to hold onto.

She speaks about the outlets that helped her cope, the courage it took to seek help as she got older, and the moment she began to sense God beside her in the places she once felt most alone. And woven through it all is her instinct to dream big, even from a place of deep brokenness, allowing those dreams to guide her toward confidence, healing, and unexpected purpose.

This episode is about grief, growth, and the incredible resilience of a child who learned to keep hoping — and kept becoming.